Links

Don't you just hate those laundry lists of websites? What are they there for?

The purpose here, without wishing to sound pretentious or pompous, is to
introduce you to people like us who actually care about "proper"
boats. That is not to say that all old things are good - anyone for a dose
of tuberculosis? - and all new things are bad, and that everything has do
be done in the old-fashioned way. Just in case you had forgotten, you are now
looking at a website! Strictly speaking, it isn't a links page because a
number of these people haven't got a website or e-mail.

So it is a list of good guys you should know about. We will be building the
list as we go, hopefully with your help.

Iain Oughtred

Occasionally known to visit the planet Earth, his catalogue of designs
for small boats is sublime. Even if you know you'll never really get
round to building one, you have got to have a copy for inspiration. See here
for more details.

01470 532732

Ed Burnett

A good mix of ancient - sensible hull shapes - with modern construction
techniques.

Andrew Wolstenholme

Does a good many "production" boats - well everyone has to
make a living - but also produces interesting designs ranging from Charlie
Wards 45 ft steel barge, a new slipper launch for Henwood & Dean, the
"Sprite" rowing skiff, and attractive dinghies like Coot and
Mallard

Devereux Books

Duckworks Magazine

Some great links to boat building projects, and an excellent directory of design sources. Be warned though - if you like boats, you could spend hours looking through all the wonderful material he has linked to!

Character Boats

Charlie Ward Traditional Boats Ltd

Builder of very exclusive
barge yachts, and the Norfolk Boatyard range of open boats and yachts. He
is currently planning a 65' barge yacht for charter. If you would
like a share, get in touch with him.

Traditional Sail

Ullapool Boatbuilders

Willow Bay Boats,

Produces the Farthing and
Ha'penny dayboats, and the Shilling cruiser. Also the proud possessor of
the "Afghan barbecue" which is capable of covering most of
Hampshire in a pall of smoke without producing discernible heat.

Dinghy Cruising Association

Old Gaffers Association

A club full of the sort of
individuals who couldn't possibly belong to normal clubs, because they are
all interested in gaff rigged boats! A worldwide membership, and lots of
events and rallies. Crap website, though